CNA Sexually Assaulted Disabled Patient: Authorities | Illinois PatchPM

Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.

'Extremely Disturbing': Man Sexually Assaulted Disabled Man At Care Facility, State's Attorney Says

A CNA at the facility, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a non-verbal, quadriplegic man with intellectual and physical disabilities while the man was in his bed, the State's Attorney's Office said.>>Read More.

Crowds Of Chicago Mourners Pay Respects To Jesse Jackson At Start Of Cross-Country Memorial Services

Flowers lined the sidewalks where people waiting to enter watched a large screen playing video excerpts of Jackson's notable speeches.>>Read More.

Suburban School Official Uses Gendered Slur Against Employee

A suburban school official admits he was "hotheaded" and "inappropriate" when he used a gendered slur, but says he was reacting to an employee who blew the whistle on the superintendent's misspending.>>Read More.

Legislation To Keep Bears In IL Pushes Forward In Springfield: Report

Following the movement of a bill aimed at wooing the Chicago Bears to Indiana, Illinois lawmakers responded with their own legislation to prevent the team from leaving. HB910 passed out of committee by a 13 to 7 vote Thursday in Springfield and will now go in front of the Illinois General Assembly for consideration.>>Read More.

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